Mincemeat and Apple Tart - Now Meat Free!!
A sweet and spicy mincemeat pie, featuring tender apple slices, offers a festive dessert suitable for any season.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C / Gas 6).
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Roll out pastry to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness on a floured surface.
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Line an 8-inch (20 cm) greased tart tin with the pastry, then prick the base and chill for 15 minutes.
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Spread mincemeat evenly over the pastry base.
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Arrange apple slices in circles over the mincemeat, then sprinkle with sugar and dot with butter.
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Cover the pastry rim with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until apples are golden.
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Remove the foil, gently press the apple slices into the mincemeat to coat, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
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Serve warm, accompanied by custard or brandy sauce.